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By Caolan MacMahon “Ever Tried. Ever failed. No matter. Try again. Fail again. Fail better” ~ Samuel Beckett October, 2014: I ran the Des Plaines River Trail (DPRT) 50 miler on …
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It was another great day to run the trails of historic Mount Airy Forest, near downtown Cincinnati. Temperatures were perfect, trails were blown clear of leaves, and marked well, and remained litter-free throughout the event. Two returning champions came back to make a run at the unique pottery awards this race is known for, appropriate for its stone steps moniker.
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I’m about to do the thing I said I would NEVER do. Run an ultra. My “bumpy” journey started last May in Vancouver, B.C. and ended in a hurricane October 10th, on the Oregon Coast!
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When we aren’t training for a race, we’re making big plans for the year ahead. Excitement turns into anticipation as the lotteries decide our fates. And when all the names have been drawn, it’s time to move forward by creating a race schedule around the race we did or didn’t get into. But why? And is it healthy?
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As Old Man Winter makes his callous return, those of us who’d rather forgo an alternative winter sport must make the transition into cold-weather running. And it’s not always easy. Harsh climates can make it tough to get motivated for long hours of ultra training, but with the proper planning, gear and mindset, running in snow and icy conditions can actually be pretty amazing.